FRANCE. Jules-Clément Chaplain. Bronze Medal. Royal Visit to Paris of Russian Tsar and Tsarina, Nicholas II and Alexandra, 1896. Paris Mint. CHOICE UNCIRCULATED.
70mm; 153.25 gms. Diakov-1212.1. Obverse: Jugate busts right of Nicholas, in military attire, and Alexandra, diademed; Reverse: Legend and date in seven lines; Russian and French coat-of-arms above; all within garlanded wreath of flora. Edge: [cornucopia] BRONZE. Alluring chocolate brown surfaces with a delightful matte nature. Great portraits of the imperial couple.
From the Richard Jewell Collection.
Estimate: $200 - $400